Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

"18-acre curated botanical garden with over 500 plant & 130 bird species, plus guided & self-guided trails."

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a Minneapolis botanical garden and bird sanctuary managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, located within Theodore Wirth Regional Park. The garden features over 500 plant species and 130 bird species across 18 acres, with daily naturalist-led tours, birding programs, family storytimes, and specialty programs such as invertebrate discovery walks and bumblebee participatory science. Located at 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, and open Tuesday through Sunday from April 15 through October. Visitors describe the garden as a peaceful place to walk and observe nature, noting soft mulch paths, a boardwalk, public restrooms, a visitor center, and helpful volunteers.